Additonal 5-Star Reviews on Yelp (Filtered)
Joey M.
Oakland, CA
3/9/2010
Bay Area Bilingual has far exceeded my expectations. I started in beginner classes and have already learned so much. Nicole has the students best interest in mind and does everything possible for you to get the most out of your classes. The classes are well organized and relaxed and the teachers are great. Cristina tailors each lesson to fit the needs and goals of the students and is incredibly patient!
Jessalyn P.
Berkeley, CA
3/9/2010
I've been attending Bay Area Bilingual for over a year and it has been a great experience for me. I've progressed far beyond what I thought I could achieve. For proof, I went on a business trip to Mexico and was amazed at how much I could understand and how well I could communicate. The classes are fun and friendly. Cristina is a very good teacher with strong skills in teaching grammar and other basics. And Nicole is wonderful too, very responsive and super efficient.
J P.
Oakland, CA
6/8/2011
Both of my daughters received Spanish language tutoring from Bay Area Bilingual prior to studying abroad in Argentina. Both were enthusiastically positive in their evaluations of the instruction they received. My oldest daughter's comment: "I learned more in those 3 weeks than in my entire school year." The program director was easy to work with and the teacher was exceptionally skillful, tailoring her sessions to my daughters' specific needs. Very thorough; very responsive!
Cathy C.
Martinez, CA
3/23/2011
This school provides a great balance of support and challenge to make learning Spanish fun and rewarding. The teachers have been patient and helpful, and are gifted with a great deal of humor. I have taken a number of small group sessions and recommend them highly. Nicole, the director, is great about communicating any news that the students need. I recommend Bay Area Bilingual highly!
Heidi S.
San Leandro, CA
1/31/2011
Teachers are great and Nicole is extremely flexible to my busy schedule. I took the small group class. I have taken some Spanish before at college and night school. Bay Area Bi-Lingual really helped me get to the next level of learning, and the small class sizes made it easier for me to feel comfortable and learn from others. Everyone was very patient and so helpful! Thanks for everything!
Becca B.
Oakland, CA
11/17/2010
I studied Spanish for years in school and came away able to read and write, but I couldn't speak or understand spoken Spanish to save my life. My 4 months at Bay Area Bilingual was far and away the best experience I've ever had with foreign language classes. The small classes and focus on interaction with other students was totally practical and I have a much better command of spoken Spanish than I ever have before. The teachers are great - don't make you feel stupid at all and take time to understand what your goals are. Highly recommended!
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Jill M.
Oakland, CA
6/8/2010
Amazing in only one week, top-notch teachers helped me prepare for CSET Spanish Subtest III (test code 147) - Language and Communication Skills. We also sharpened other job skills: confidence, interpretation, and curriculum. ¡Adelante!
nate h.
Lafayette, CA
3/25/2010
The Spanish classes at Bay Area Bilingual are great because everyone is very friendly and the classes are very small and well organised. The class times are convenient so they fit into work schedules and all aspects of Spanish are studied in class: we practice speaking, writing, grammar, vocabulary, listening and reading comprehension. I have been taking the class for about two months now and I have had a great experience!
Rita M.
Oakland, CA
3/21/2010
I attended the Bay Area Biingual school for a 6 week crash course in Spanish. I was a beginner but with Nicole's guided instruction, I left prepared to continue my studies abroad at an intermediate level. Nicole was fantastic! She had the knowledge and experience to tailor my classes such that it catapulted me to the next level at the expected pace I desired. She is very patient and I thank her for all her support and I'm very pleased to provide a raving review.
Summer/Fall 2011
Our progams are on-going, so you may may join anytime provided your language background is commensurate with the group is session. The only level that has a specific start date is our New Beginner 101. To find out the right class for you, just fill out the brief "Get Started" form below. Those with some knowledge of Spanish should fill out the test portion. We will respond promptly with our suggestion as to the best class fit for you.
101 NEW BEGINNER
You have no previous Spanish experience, or have some basic notions of the language and/or know some every-day words (‘hola’, ‘gracias’, etc.). Perhaps you have had some Spanish in the past, but would like to start from the beginning.
A1 BEGINNER (class is on-going, you may join anytime)
You are able to communicate to some extent with simple phrases, albeit speaking slowly, about topics concerning everyday life in the present tense. You know greetings/introductions, numbers, and colors, for example.
Mondays 6:00-7:30pm
Wednesdays 7:30-9pm
Saturdays 9-10:30am
A2 HIGH BEGINNER (class is on-going, you may join anytime)
You are able to communicate somewhat fluidly with a teacher or a non-native person, using the present tense for habitual actions and can refer to concrete and general experiences in the past (present perfect and indefinite).
Fridays 6:00-7:30pm
B1 INTERMEDIATE (class is on-going, you may join anytime)
You can carry a somewhat fluid conversation with a native speaker about daily situations: family, shopping, occupations, travels etc., with some limitations in formal or complex situations. You can refer to all manner of the present, past (present perfect, indefenite, imperfect), as well as future.
Mondays 7:30-9pm
Tuesdays 7:30-9pm
Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm
A2/B1 CONVERSATION CLASS (class is on-going, you may join anytime)
These classes are a fun way to focus on expressing yourself in Spanish while having the advantage of a led class. Each week will see a different topic and selected formats for discussion. The instructor will guide conversations and present vocabulary and phrases to facilitate fluency. The last portion will be a grammar recap and open for questions/answers.
Wednesdays 6:00-7:30pm
$297/8-weeks (no registration)
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Private Classes
For those students who would like 1-1 attention, wish to focus on specific language skills (medical Spanish, Spanish for business), or have special schedules etc.
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Combo Package
Would you like more frequent classes? Many students enjoy taking one group and one private per week. Purchase a micro group package and recieve 10% off private classes.
1 ½ hour classes
meeting once a week for 8 weeks $350*
$350* Registration fee: $50
$50This provides for all course materials, including the appropriate level of your text/workbook with CD.
*Future Savings: The more you learn the more you save! Up to 25% off regular price on micro-group packages for continuing students. Start saving as soon as your second series! See our faqs page for more details.
Up to 2 make-up sessions allowed/class size 2-7 students/ If only 1 student attends, class runs 1 hour.
